With a frenzied look on his face, Zhang Xuan could not help but turn to look at Lozosy, only to see her smiling radiantly, as if saying that she had reaped what she sowed.
Knowing that he could no longer rely on her, Zhang Xuan could only raise his head to look at Luo Ganzhen and the other elders helplessly.
"I can understand your feelings, but I'm used to living a carefree life. It's really inappropriate for me to become the clan head!"
"Brother Tianya, there's no need to worry. You can leave the management of the Luo Clan to me and First Elder Qingchen. All you need to do is to rally the hearts of the people when the Luo Clan is in danger or at other crucial junctures. As for the rest of your time, you can go into seclusion and cultivate!"
Luo Ganzhen said anxiously.
Given that the Luo Clan had been forced to back out of the engagement, they were in dire need of a true expert to lead them!
If the expert who had defeated the Hundred Schools of Philosophers became the head of the Luo Clan, they would be able to use this opportunity to promote the Luo Clan and slap the Zhang Clan in the face. They would be able to let everyone know that the Luo Clan did not rely on their marriage but their own strength!
"I …"
Seeing that he was unable to turn down the offer, Zhang Xuan could only resort to his trump card. "My surname is Luo, but my bloodline is extremely thin. In fact, it's likely that I'm no different from an ordinary human. If I were to become the clan head, my bloodline wouldn't be suitable …"
"That's simple. First Elder, bring the Bloodline Plate over and invite Brother Tianya to examine your bloodline!"
Luo Ganzhen turned around and said.
"Examine my bloodline?"
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. "Let me make this clear first. If my bloodline is too thin, don't even think about bringing up the position of clan head!"
He had no relationship with the Luo Clan at all, so it went without saying that his bloodline would not be able to pass the examination. Thus, it would be easier for him to turn down the position of clan head.
"Very well!" Luo Ganzhen nodded.
If the other party's bloodline was truly too thin, he would have no choice but to marry the little princess of the Luo Clan.
In other words, no matter what, Luo Tianya, who had comprehended the Spatial Quintessence of Sealing, had to become the Clan Chief. Otherwise, the Luo Clan would really lose its glory and fall into decline.
Hearing those words, Luo Qingchen hurriedly turned around, and it did not take long for him to return. With a flick of his wrist, he took out a compass and placed it above the elevated platform.
"This is the [Bloodline Plate] that the Luo Clan uses to test one's bloodline. It is divided into ten levels, which are the numbers from one to ten. 'One' means that it contains one-tenth of the ancestor's bloodline, and 'ten' means that it is as pure as the ancestor's bloodline! A normal core disciple needs to have at least three points, and an ordinary disciple needs to have at least one point … If it's lower than this, then it'll be impossible for them to continue staying in the clan. They'll be assigned to a branch family and fend for themselves! "
Luo Qingchen raised his head and looked at Zhang Xuan expectantly. "Brother World's Edge, even though you're just an offspring of the side family, the fact that you were able to comprehend the Spatial Quintessence of Sealing single-handedly shows that you possess unparalleled talent. As long as your bloodline surpasses' 1 ', you'll be able to become the next clan head.
"Surpasses' 1 '?"
He did not think that there would be such a classification for bloodlines. It was no wonder he was deemed as the top genius of the Zhang clan even before he was born. Most likely, his bloodline was at least '8' or '9', perhaps even approaching '10'!
"That's right. As long as Brother World's Edge drips a drop of your blood onto the plate, the needle on the plate will change …" Luo Qingchen hurriedly replied.
"Alright. My bloodline is too thin, so it's fine to disregard it. Since you have the Bloodline Plate, I'll make sure that you give up on me!"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
Only those who possessed the bloodline of the Luo Clan would have a scale. His bloodline was completely unrelated to the other party's, so there was no need for him to worry.
Hu!
With a flick of his finger, a droplet of blood flew toward the Bloodline Plate and fell lightly into the groove at the very center of the plate.
Weng!
With a crisp buzz, the droplet of blood burst into flames. As if sensing something, the needle abruptly spun.
Jiya!
The needle stopped, and it pointed at a number … nine!
"How can it be nine? The Bloodline Plate must be spoiled! "
As if struck by lightning, Zhang Xuan nearly went insane.
He was a member of the Zhang family, but why did he have the bloodline of the Luo family, and it was so high?
Could it be that … his true identity wasn't the young prodigy of the Zhang family but Luo Qiqi's elder brother?
What was going on?
Luo Ganzhen, Luo Qingcheng, and the others also froze on the spot. Following which, they nearly leaped into a frenzy.
To have a bloodline purity of nine, that meant that the young man before them was not just a member of the Luo Clan but one of the core members of the Luo Clan!
It was no wonder why he was able to comprehend the Spatial Quintessence of Sealing. Even if he didn't possess the ability to do so, just his bloodline alone was more than enough for him to become the clan head!
"Welcome, Patriarch!"
Unable to hold himself back any longer, he cupped his fists and bowed.
"Welcome, Patriarch!"
The other elders also knelt down in unison.
Previously, it could be said that they were forced to make Zhang Xuan the clan head, but now, with such a pure bloodline, they had no choice but to make him the clan head!
"I … I'm really from the side branch, insignificant …"
Zhang Xuan fell into a daze.
"Brother Tianya, there's no need for you to be humble. The inheritance of bloodlines isn't strictly based on the lineage of the core and side branches. There are some who are from the core branch, but their bloodline is so thin that it's negligible. On the other hand, there are some who are from the side branch, but they are still able to revert back to their ancestral lineage, resulting in a shocking purity. This is precisely the reason why the major clans have to conduct a bloodline test every year to select talents. You might be from the side branch, but your bloodline is so pure that it's likely that you're the latter! "
Luo Ganzhen explained with a smile, thinking that Zhang Xuan was overjoyed.
The inheritance of bloodlines didn't strictly adhere to the laws of heredity. Some people would revert back to their ancestral lineage, and there were also some whose bloodline would gradually fade away.
Despite being from the side branch, Zhang Xuan possessed a bloodline purity that even the core members of the Luo Clan would find difficult to achieve. He had encountered such a situation in the past, and there were traces to back it up.
"Brother Tianya, your bloodline has already been tested, and you have comprehended the Spatial Quintessence of the Luo Clan.
"Indeed. I can't turn you down anymore. The Luo Clan needs your help!"
"You're the only one who can stabilize the hearts of the Luo Clan at the moment!"
"If you don't agree to it, the Luo Clan will really fall, and we'll become members of the Luo Clan!"
The elders of the Luo Clan hurriedly added.
Zhang Xuan clutched his hair in frustration.
He had only agreed to the bloodline test so that it would be easier for him to reject the Luo Clan's request. Who could have thought that not only would he not be able to reject the Luo Clan's request, it would even become a powerful piece of evidence?
After a long moment of silence, Zhang Xuan could only say, "I … I'm here to impart the method to comprehend the Spatial Quintessence to others, not to covet authority …"
"Luo Xuanqing pays respect to Teacher!"
Right after Zhang Xuan said those words, 'putong!', a knee struck the ground. Luo Xuanqing knelt down before Zhang Xuan with determination in his eyes.
"Ahh?"
Stunned on the spot, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but be dumbfounded...
Is it really appropriate for you to acknowledge me as your teacher right away?
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